This is a 6 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 3, 2025 with possible extension and/or permanency
Three Springs is a small country town (approx. 550 people) in the Midwest of Western Australia, with a unique mix of grain and grazing, mining, and government industries within the Shire. Three Springs is enjoyed by both residents and visitors alike.
The town has an IGA/newsagency, butcher, post office, hotel and rural farming agencies. Sport plays an important role within our community and some of the sports are Football, Netball, Hockey, Tennis, Lawn Bowl, Golf and Swimming to name a few.
Find out more about our school by visiting threespringsps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
In this role you will nurture a diverse group of early childhood students with a range of developmental learning needs. You will be committed to teaching students the foundation skills they need to be successful learners and demonstrate progress in all domains.
As a teacher at our school, you will ideally work collaboratively with others to help create and maintain an engaging and stimulating learning environment for students to enjoy and will be able to help inspire students to develop a passion for learning. You should ideally be able to demonstrate high quality teaching skills using effective, innovative and engaging learning programs and work collaboratively with staff to apply whole school approaches for curriculum delivery. You will ideally have a strong knowledge of explicit early childhood philosophy and its application.
We are seeking a teacher who will create a warm, welcoming environment, and work in partnership with other staff and parents. The ideal applicant will have experience in an Early Childhood setting as well as appropriate qualifications.
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education comes with a wide range of benefits designed to support both your professional and personal well-being. These benefits include competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, extensive training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions. Here are some of the key benefits you will enjoy:
- Attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $10 210 per year
- District allowance of $3 210 a year
- 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
- More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave
- Subsidised accommodation where applicable
- Free relocation
- Air-conditioning subsidy
Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.
For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at housing.transport@education.wa.edu.au or on (08) 9264 5154.
Want to know more?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Shirley MacLeod, Principal on (08) 9954 3700 or emailing Shirley.Macleod@education.wa.edu.au.
During the school holidays, please contact Shirley MacLeod on 0488 711 683
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
- hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration.
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment. More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website.
- apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start; and
- Consent to a and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.
Application Instructions
All applications must be submitted online.
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
- Complete the online application, including details of two (2) work-related referees, with one (1) preferably being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A statement of up to three (3) pages, demonstrating your Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, and Professional Engagement aligned with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and the context of the position and school.
- A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before you start your application.
For tips on writing your best teaching job application and more information about working for the Department of Education, go to the Department’s Careers Page or see our applicant resource attached.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH983510
Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4:30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 30 July 2025
